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Bob Ike's Free Horse Racing Picks

Bob Ike has covered the Southern California racing circuit for more than 25 years, where he has been the leading public handicapper at countless meetings. Ikes graded handicap selections have appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News, San Diego Union-Tribune, Orange County Register and Pasadena Star-News.

Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Nov. 29

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Nov. 29

Hollywood Park
6th race--
#5 SANDY'S DIAMOND (9-2) Easy winner last time out over this strip gets a confident two-level class boost off the O'Neill claim. This is a wide-open $12,500 claimer but 'Diamond offers good value at his morning line price.

Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Nov. 28

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Thursday, Nov. 28

Hollywood Park
5th race--
#7 THUNDER COLE (5-2) Sophomore gelding from Eurton barn had a tough trip with self-caused trouble last time, jumping a shadow and losing his action into the backstretch. He still was beaten less than two lengths at the wire and gets a big rider upgrade to leading man Bejarano.

Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Nov. 24

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Sunday, Nov. 24

Hollywood Park
2nd race--
#5 ROSSI RESERVE (7-2) Professional racemare from Sierra barn has held her form for every barn she's been in and now steps up a level off a win over the track here two weeks ago. She's 11 for 37 lifetime, so let's gamble on her to win her 12th career start today.

Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Nov. 23

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Saturday, Nov. 23

Hollywood Park
1st race--
#7 COOLINGTON (5-1) Juvenile colt from O'Neill barn drops into a softer spot after two sub par efforts to start his career. He catches a field without much speed, so look for Steiner to put him on the lead and he might get very brave against this bunch.

Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Nov. 22

Bob Ike's Free Pick of the Day for Friday, Nov. 22

Hollywood Park
6th race--
#8 FRANDONTJUDGE (5-2) Juvenile fillies running for a mid-grade tag and let's give the edge to this O'Neill-trained dropper. 'Judge goes route-to-sprint, retains Bejarano and should get a good trip from her outside draw.